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The Rise (and Fall) of Inflation During the Early 2020s

The Rise (and Fall) of Inflation During the Early 2020s

Inflation has been on many people’s minds. There are several measures of inflation available, and each one plays a role in providing a more complete understanding of inflation’s causes and effects. This Page One Economics® Econ Primer describes key measures of inflation, including the consumer price index, and how the Federal Open Market Committee pays particular attention to these measures as it makes policy decisions—adjusting its policy stance when necessary to move the economy toward maximum employment and price stability.
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Inflation, Prices, Monetary Policy
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Material Type:
Open (Access) Journal-Article
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 25, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 25, 2024
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Scott St. Louis
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Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
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English
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